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Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine

Kath Irvine and Catherine Scullin
Living Mulch
Compost
Soil Health
Fruit Trees
Soil Biology
Coast Access Radio
Green Crops
Vermicastings
New Zealand
Potatoes
Soil Moisture
Raised Beds
New Zealand On Air
Weeds
Worms
Feijoa
Buttercup
Winter Crops
Lemon Trees
Nectarine Leaf Curl

Ready to grow a garden that actually works? Join gardener, teacher, and bestselling author Kath Irvine as she takes the mystery out of gardening and brings it back to nature in this podcast by Coast Access Radio. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Kath shares practical, down-to-earth advice that empowers you to step outside and grow food with confidence, whether you’re planting your very f... more

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Growing tomatoes from seed can feel daunting, but it is one of the most rewarding jobs in the vegetable garden. Kath shares practical advice on sowing, nurturing young seedlings, avoiding common mistakes, and giving your tomato plants the strongest p... more

Leaf curl can cause some gardeners to run around the orchid screaming, but, do they need to? Loads of helpful information on why not to panic and please don't fertilise the ground (it will cause more leaves and more curlyness) but suggestions on what... more

Buttercup - this weedy little rascal can be quite invasive, but is it as bad as you think? Can it be giving you some clues? Doing some work in the soil for you? Kath has great advice for a large patch or a small pocket - and maybe it isn't as bad may... more

Potatoes. It's really the only word you need for this episode. Catherine is an enormous fan of this crop and Kath will answer a listener question about this little treat. Get the spuds in people! Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening tea... more

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Kath Irvine
Gardener, teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience
Episode: Buttercup - aargh - what to do?

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Kath Irvine
Host and gardening educator with Coast Access Radio and Edible Backyard ties, renowned for practical, nature-led gardening guidance.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Perhaps the best kiwi gardener of our time?

    Kath Irvine has turned my garden around completely. LOVE these short episodes , incredible information I’ll listen to an episode multiple times. Thank you Kath! - Maddy from Tasman

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    New Zealand4 months ago

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Listeners praise concise, actionable tips for small spaces and seasons.
Many appreciate the host's practical, down-to-earth style.
Audience notes the show's NZ-specific context and soil-first approach as refreshing.

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Curly Leaf Nectarine!
Q: What we're going to talk about first off, is this a question that you've had from someone about the curly leaf on a nectarine.
Irvine says not to panic or spray once leaf curl is visible. Gardeners should support the tree, avoid fertilizer at its base, and consider whether a better-suited variety would grow more successfully.
Buttercup - aargh - what to do?
Q: If buttercup is growing in a small amount at the edge of somewhere tricky to reach, can you chop it and plant around it, or is it better to rip it out?
Kath says chopping and dropping can work if more vigorous perennial plants will outcompete the buttercup. For a large, dense patch, she recommends planting evergreen perennials densely, including some with taproots, so little light reaches the weeds.
Buttercup - aargh - what to do?
Q: How do I work with buttercup?
Kath recommends smothering or hand-weeding large patches, then aerating the soil, adding compost and planting a diverse living mulch. For smaller patches among shrubs or fruit trees, she suggests chopping and dropping the buttercup and outcompeting it with densely planted, vigorous perennials.
POTATOES!
Q: You did have a question though about your potatoes, from a listener, and it was about the greenery going yellow.
Irvine recommends checking for overly wet or poorly drained soil first, then reviewing fertilizer use. She advises improving drainage, covering seed potatoes with organic matter, avoiding excessive artificial fertilizer, and using compost, vermicast and nearby living mulch.
How to prune Tamarillos
Q: Is it okay to lop a tall Tamarillo off to shorten it, even if it means removing all the leaves?
Yes, you can cut it back significantly to bring it down to a workable height; you don't have to go back as hard, but pruning to fit your environment is fine, and you should prepare a new plant so you're not left bare.

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A practical, nature-led gardening show that translates decades of hands-on experience into approachable, low-effort tips for home gardeners. Episodes emphasize observation, soil health, and sustainable practices tailored to temperate climates, with a strong New Zealand focus. Listeners often get concise, step-by-step guidance on seasonal tasks, plant care, and problem-solving that fits into busy schedules, making it easy to stay connected with the garden year-round. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on working with nature, using living mulches, and fostering soil biology, which stands out from more fertilizer-first approaches and should appeal to listeners who want reliable, sustainable results in small urban plots or larger backyards.

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